What percentage of anorexics die from starvation?

Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Approximately 10% of those who do not seek medical attention will die from symptoms related to starvation. Starvation itself is not a cause of death, rather it's a combination of organ failure. It does not happen quickly. read more

From personal experience, watching someone die from Anorexia Nervosa is heartbreaking. So, to answer your question, the amount of people who die from Anorexia Nervosa or even starvation is likely near zero. More accurately, their death certificate will cite organ failure or heart attack. read more

For both anorexia and bulimia, the rate of occurrence in females compared to males is about 10 to 1 Helen suffers from an eating disorder characterized by frequent binges. read more